Synovial joint

Synovial joint

A synovial joint, or diarthrosis, is a type of movable bone joint in which the articular surfaces are covered with hyaline cartilage and enclosed in a joint capsule lined with synovial membrane.

Main characteristics of the synovial joint:

1. The articular surfaces are covered with hyaline cartilage, which reduces friction and absorbs stress.

2. The joint cavity is lined with synovial membrane, which secretes synovial fluid. The fluid lubricates and nourishes the cartilage.

3. The joint is surrounded by a capsule that holds synovial fluid inside the joint.

4. The joint contains ligaments that limit mobility and provide stability.

Synovial joints include: knee, elbow, shoulder, hip and others. Synovial joints provide the greatest mobility of the skeletal bones.

A synovial joint is a movable connection of two or more bony structures or bones, which ensures their movement relative to each other. Refers to low-moving joints. Often a small amount of fluid is formed inside it or already exists, filling the cavity of the synovial bursa. There are synovial joints both among the joints: in the feet and hands, and between the vertebral bodies of the spine. A significant part